Title:  Financial Analyst

A Place Where People Matter – Growing our People to Grow Our Business

We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. 

Primary Purpose:

This role is part of our Global Chemical Distribution Finance Team supporting and will drive sustainable growth and resource optimization. This role directly supports our Corporate Account team which consists of Univar’s largest customers and our Product Management Team in North America and Europe. You will be responsible for designing and implementing routine financial analysis views/reports and identifying and implementing process improvements across the organization. This role has a direct line to senior commercial leadership and key decision makers. A good analyst has curiosity, critical thinking framework, attention to details, strategic approach and is passionate about translating data to quality insights enabling timely/sound business decisions.

What you will do:

• Review and analyze daily/weekly margin reports and monthly financial statements and reports.
• Build and maintenance a set of Tableau reports to translate data into insight and impact
• Track KPIs and understand business drivers
• Review PL transactions for data accuracy
• Compare anticipated results and identify areas of improvement
• Assist with forecast/budgeting and monthly close processes.
• Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis
• Evaluate commercial contracts and deals (CAPEX, working capital, people resource) and risk/ opportunities

What you will need:

• Bilingual Level English Proficiency
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or data analysis. (Big 4/public accounting experience, CPA or MBA is a plus.)
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial planning, analysis, and modeling.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong data skill. Advanced in Excel. SAP/BW and/or Tableau

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.